Are you using vitamin A retinoid therapy? Thinking about a brow or upper lip wax? Slow down and read this first. Both waxing and retinoids are exfoliators. Why does that matter? Because exfoliated skin is more vulnerable to environmental...
If you’ve been a little iffy about peels because you thought they might be too harsh but you’re craving a rapid radiance and resurfacing boost, the enzyme peel is for you. The beauty of an enzyme peel is its ability...
As we begin to shrug off the heaviness of winter, there’s a sense of coming ease and renewal. We want to experience it in every aspect of our lives including our skin care. From rethinking your diet to paring...
One of our Vivant loyalists recently made us aware of an amazing benefit of our Green Tea Antioxidant Cleanser that even we hadn’t considered. After running out of his dandruff shampoo, he reached for the bottle of Green Tea...
After a season of indulgence, January is the time to unwind the effects of all the extravagances and get back to clean and healthy. If you drank a little more than usual, filled your plate a little fuller, opted...
Holiday party season is in full swing and cocktails are flowing. But that spiced rum punch is a skin saboteur hiding beneath a star anise garnish. Before you indulge in the festivities, there are some things you should keep...
Let’s talk about free radicals. Not the ones with flowers in their hair. The ones playing pinball with your cells. You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. Here we go. Q: What are free radicals? A: Free radicals are...
If you think you’ve got your environmental stressors covered because you’re diligently applying your sunscreen every morning, there's more you should know. In addition to the one environmental stressor we’re all too familiar with, UV radiation, we’re constantly exposed to...
There’s a widely held belief that if you strip skin of oil, it will cause your skin to overproduce oil as a result. This is a misconception based on faulty logic rather than facts. Skin doesn’t ramp up oil production...
If you’re a fan of the professional facial (and you should be), you may want to consider bumping it up a notch with a medium-depth professional peel for even more dramatic results. Not to be confused with a deep chemical...
It may not look like much, but the tiny chia seed is actually the epitome of muchness. Packed with antioxidants, omega 3 fatty acids, essential minerals, protein, and fiber, these nutritional giants were a diet staple of the ancient...
Some compare the skin barrier to parched, cracked desert earth—dry, fragile, and in need of repair. Call it what you like. The point is, a strong barrier is essential to healthy-looking skin. It helps keep moisture in and potential irritants...
